Dustin Poirier: Never Back Down (2008)
Never Back Down (2008) is a martial arts drama that centers on Jake Tyler, a troubled teenager who moves to a new city and gets drawn into the underground world of mixed martial arts (MMA). After a video of Jake getting into a fight goes viral, he becomes the target of Ryan McCarthy, a skilled and ruthless fighter who challenges him to a showdown. To prepare for the fight and defend himself, Jake begins training under Jean Roqua, a wise MMA coach who teaches him discipline and self-control. The film combines intense fight sequences with a story of personal growth and redemption.
